Monday, March 22, 2010

shaping a form

Last week I started on a big form which I am planning to make papier maché objects on eventually. I have never done this, but with the guidance of art teacher Ulf at Sigtuna Folkhögskola, hopefully I will succeed.

Earlier the very same day, I had coffee with a new acquaintance, Sara, who has recently moved to Sigtuna. It turns out she is a mask-maker (among other things) and knows just about everything there is to know about papier maché! She also happened to be very nice :)

This is the the first step: making a clay form. The next step will be to cover it in plaster to make a plaster cast.

C E C I L I A L E V Y

I am an artist, working mainly with paper. I have a background as graphic designer and bookbinder, with an ongoing love for paper, typography and small details.
I work with public art assignments, solo and group exhibitions in Sweden and internationally and hold workshops.
Member of the crafts cooperative Kaleido in Uppsala (resting member in 2014).

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PUBLICATIONS

EUROPE PAPER COLLECTION 2014 Japanese book of paper workers in Europe. Artists, designers, paper shops etc. Represented countries: Finland, Denmark, Sweden, France, Italy and England. Proud to be one of three from Sweden! Click on image to be linked to publisher.

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SLOW ART, 2012. Catalogue for the SlowArt exhibition at Nationalmuseum, where my bowl "Red" is taking part. English or Swedish edition. Click on image to be linked to publisher.

PAPER WORKS, 2012. Beautiful book about art, design, jewellery etc - all made of paper. My work is featured inside. Click on image to be linked to Amazon.

THE NEW ARTISANS, 2011. Handmade wonders from over 70 artisans from all over the world, and I'm proud to be one of them. Click on image to be linked to publisher.